Happy Halloween & Happy Halloween

Sam got to go trick or treating twice this year. We went to Savannah to have Halloween with his grandparents and cousins and the county where they live declared that all trick or treating was to be done on Saturday night. It just so happened that Augusta, where we live didn't do this so he got to get twice the halloween booty that he normally would because his mom has a soft spot for trick or treating (as long as she gets a few almond joys tossed into the bargain)and was willing to take him out both nights. His costume was a big hit and we had at least a hundred people shout out "It's Mario Time" and "Hi, Mario". I think kids must play too many video games because I had no idea who Mario was until Sam got a Nintendo DS. Carl wore his Grim Reaper costume and he and his dad sat out on the front porch, alternating on passing out candy to the little kids and scaring the teenager trick or treaters. He would sit still on the porch swing until they were facing away from them and then he'd sneak up from behind and give them a fright. I think he may be a little sadisitic by the amount of pleasure this gave him. :) It was a good time had by all and since he got so much candy, we're going to go give half of it to the Ronald McDonald house for Family Home Evening. Plus, I threw in a couple of new Hot Wheel cars to sweeten the deal to help him to be willing to give up so much caloric goodness. It's better for everyone involved if we don't have candy laying around the house for weeks and weeks.